Stock Room and Inventory Manager at Microwave Power Products (MPP)

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory management, Stockroom operations, Receiving, Team leadership, Cycle counting, Process improvement, Material flow, Kitting, Inventory control, Manufacturing environment, Reconciliation, KPI tracking, Production support, Operations management

Industry

Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Stockroom & Inventory Manager | $80K–$105K | Palo Alto Lead receiving, stockroom operations, and inventory control in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Ideal for candidates with 8–10 years in warehousing/inventory and 5+ years leading teams who can drive accuracy, improve processes, and keep materials flowing to support production. With a heritage spanning more than seven decades, Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP) has impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment and diagnosis of medical conditions, support and protect service members, and enable scientific discovery and space exploration. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, MPP is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative technologies used in the generation, amplification, transmission, and reception of microwave signals across commercial and defense applications. As part of TransDigm Group (TDG), we combine the agility of a focused operation with the scale and impact of a global industry leader. WHAT YOU’LL OWN (Position Summary) Lead all stockroom, receiving, and inventory management activities to ensure material accuracy and availability in support of production. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for both day-to-day execution and driving process improvements across inventory control and material flow. JOB DUTIES (Responsibilities) * Lead receiving operations, ensuring timely and accurate intake of materials * Oversee stockroom operations, including organization, material storage, and kitting * Own inventory management at the transactional level, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and inventory accuracy * Act as a working manager—supporting day-to-day activities such as receiving, pulling kits, and performing cycle counts as needed * Serve as the primary point of contact for Operations for all stockroom and inventory-related matters * Establish, track, and improve KPIs for: * Receiving (on-time delivery, quality) * Inventory accuracy (cycle counts, adjustments) * Kitting (on-time and accuracy) * Identify process gaps and implement improvements to support production efficiency and material flow PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) * 8–10 years of experience in warehousing, stockroom, or inventory management * 5+ years of direct people management experience (hourly teams preferred) * Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment * Strong understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and material flow processes * Comfortable working in a hands-on role while leading a team WHAT WE OFFER SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE: $95,000 TO $115,000 * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage * Generous 401(k) match * Commuter benefits within Stanford Research Park * Complimentary EV charging * Paid time off and holidays OUR WORKPLACE COMMITMENT We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us. MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Lead all stockroom, receiving, and inventory management activities to ensure material accuracy and availability for production. Act as a working manager who drives process improvements while performing day-to-day tasks like cycle counts and kitting.